Looking to make the best of benzo withdrawal? Want others to understand the severity some of us face? Trying to find calm within it all? Facing emotions and intimacy for the first time in years? This one has a little bit of everything.
We recorded today’s episode live! No script. No editing. No plan, really. Just D talking about benzos, withdrawal, and the struggles so many of us face. We also share a few comments from our YouTube channel and catch up with recent benzo and weather events. It’s a bit different. I hope you like it.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benefits-severity-calm-and-intimacy-recorded-live-bfp089
Video ID: BFP089
00:00 INTRODUCTION
04:54 Hurricane Ida
06:05 Benzo Work Group Progress
08:10 FEATURE: Hidden Parts of Withdrawal
09:22 The Severity of Withdrawal
11:32 The Benefits of Withdrawal
14:30 Keeping Busy
16:09 Finding Calm / GABA
22:18 Making the Best of Benzos
23:17 MAILBAG: Intro
25:03 Experiencing Intimacy
31:17 Insights from Ireland
32:22 Living in Fear
33:56 Website Updates
35:51 No Edits Allowed
36:32 Thank You
39:05 Closing
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MAILBAG
The Podcast
The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).
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CREDITS
Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio
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Benzo Free Theme
— Title: “Walk in the Park”
— Artist: Neil Cross
Meditation Music
— Title: “Music Design (Yesterday)”
— Artist: Jason Inc.
PRODUCTION
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